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TOEFL Score Conversion Chart
Understand TOEFL iBT score conversion across IELTS bands, CEFR levels, and common university requirements. Use this guide to interpret your TOEFL result and plan the next score target.
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Understand TOEFL iBT score conversion across IELTS bands, CEFR levels, and common university requirements. Use this guide to interpret your TOEFL result and plan the next score target.
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How to Read TOEFL Conversion Charts
TOEFL conversion charts help you estimate how an iBT score compares with IELTS or CEFR, but they are not a substitute for the official requirement published by a university, immigration authority, or scholarship provider. A conversion is strongest when used for planning: identify your approximate level, then confirm the exact score required for your destination.
If your converted score is close to the minimum, focus your practice on the weakest section. TOEFL Speaking and Writing are often the fastest areas to improve with structured feedback because small changes in organization, grammar, and delivery can move the score meaningfully.
How to Use Your TOEFL Score Safely
Start with the total score, then check the four section scores. Many universities list an overall minimum but also require minimums in Speaking, Writing, Reading, or Listening. A total score that looks acceptable may still fail if one section is below the required threshold.
If your score is below target, do not retake immediately without a section plan. Use one week to identify the lowest section, complete focused practice, and confirm improvement with a timed mini-test before paying for another official attempt. A total-score conversion cannot show whether your Speaking or Writing subscore satisfies a program's individual section rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TOEFL score conversion official?
Conversion tables are estimates unless published by the institution or testing body making the decision. Always confirm the official score requirement for your program.
What is a good TOEFL iBT score?
Many universities ask for scores around 80 to 100, but competitive programs may require higher section scores, especially in Speaking and Writing.